1. CDC expands COVID booster recommendations amid omicron concerns Full story

2. Judge blocks federal vaccination mandate for healthcare workers in 10 states Full story

3. Flu on the rise among young people, CDC health advisory says Full story

4. A good IT infrastructure protects — a great one innovates. Here's how.  

5. 19 countries reporting omicron cases Full story

6. Cedars-Sinai rolls out twin robots to reduce nurses' workload Full story

7. It's time to replace patchwork telehealth systems assembled during the pandemic. Learn how by joining this discussion.

8. Maine board suspends physician's license over alleged COVID-19 misinformation Full story

9. 14 hospitals hiring CNOs Full story

10. 13 hospitals seeking CMOs Full story

11. Your organization's data access control efforts might not be enough. Close vulnerabilities to cyberattacks with these strategies to better manage sensitive data. 

12. Massachusetts hospital facing potential fine over closed beds amid nurses strike Full story

13. 3 states reporting high, moderate flu activity
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14. Daily COVID-19 stats, state-by-state:

• Test positivity rates
• Vaccines administered
• Percentage of population vaccinated
• Hospitalizations
• Death rates

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